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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Risk of electrical shock or electrocution – The electrical supply to this product must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local

codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock, and

may also cause damage to property.

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS - DEATH OR INJURY CAN RESULT.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times

If ambient air temperature exceeds 46° C, protect the power supply from direct sunlight. Do not cover the power supply.

The sole purpose of this product is for use as a robotic pool cleaner as described in this manual; any modification or other use will void the warranty.

Do not allow children to use, touch, or play near or around the unit’s power supply.

A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI-USA) and Earth Leak Interrupter (ELI-EU) must be installed to protect your electrical outlet and to prevent any possible

electric shock. Failure to do so could create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock and may

also cause damage to property.

Do not connect unit to AC power until installation has been completed.

Do not use if unit is damaged in any way.

Make sure the robotic pool cleaner is unplugged from its power supply before opening the unit or performing any other maintenance.

To avoid damage to the power supply and cord, never carry the power supply by the cord or pull on the cord to disconnect from an outlet. Instead, disconnect by

pulling the plug, itself, from the outlet. Do not pull cord around sharp corners or edges.

Do not play with the cleaner or cable or apply to body. It can trap or tear hair or body parts. The cable can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.

Do not operate with a damaged cord or power supply.

Before installing the cleaner, understand the cleaner’s coverage. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or to work under solar covers. It was also

not designed to do initial clean up for a new pool installation.

Your cleaner should not be used while people are swimming in the pool.

The power supply must be at least 4 meters from the pool’s edge at all times!

It is recommended that you clean your filter and check the impeller to make sure it is free and clear of debris after every use.

DO NOT place the cleaner in the pool prior to securing all connections to the swivel/cable

Disconnect the power supply from the outlet when not in use.

DO NOT switch the pool cleaner to “ON” if it is not immersed in the water. Operation the cleaner out of the water may cause severe damage and will result in loss of

warranty. Always remember to turn the power supply “OFF” and unplug it from the power outlet before removing the cleaner from the pool.

If your robotic pool cleaner is not working as it should or has been dropped or damaged in any way, contact SmartPool Customer Service before using at

[email protected] or visit our website at www.smartpooleurope.com

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The Floating Swivel is designed to prevent cable twisting and tangling by providing a free

spinning conduit that rotates 360⁰ in both directions, while maintaining electrical

continuity. The Floating Swivel will glide on the surface of the water as the cleaner moves

around the pool. As tension builds in the cable, the outer, cylindrical portions of the swivel

will keep the float stable allowing the front portion of the swivel to rotate, releasing the

tension that has been generated by the cleaner’s movement (See Figure S1).

FIGURE S1

AB

FIGURE S2

FIGURE S3

NOTE: The swivel performs most efficiently when floating on the surface of the water. If the

depth of the pool exceeds the length of the provided cable (from cleaner to swivel, 8’) an

extension can be installed to lengthen this portion of the cable to optimize the cleaner’s

performance. Please contact your dealer for assistance. The cleaner will still operate in pools

that have depths greater than 8’ without the extension cord but it will perform at a higher

efficiency with the extension cord in these situations.

FLOATING SWIVEL SETUP

IMPORTANT: All connections must be made prior to using this cleaner. Do not place any

portion of the cleaner into the pool prior to reading the instructions below.

How it Works

As you will notice, the swivel is not connected to the cable inside the carton. This is done to

prevent any unnecessary stress from being applied to the swivel and the connections

during the shipping process. Below are instructions on how to connect the swivel.

The short cord (from cleaner to swivel, 8’) will need to be connected to the small end of the

swivel (A). The long cable (from the swivel to the power supply, 40’ or 50’) will need to be

connected to the large end of the swivel (B) as seen in Figure S1.

NOTE: The connections are designed to be distinctly different to prevent the wrong end of

the cord from being plugged into the wrong end of the swivel (See Figures S2 and S3).

How to Connect the Swivel

OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any tools for the following steps. All connections should be

hand tightened.

1) Ensure the gasket is secured inside the black plug of the long cable (40’ or 50’) as

shown in Figure S4.

2) Insert the black plug on the end of the long cable (40’ or 50’) into the large end of

the swivel (B), as shown in Figure S5, ensuring the pins are aligned properly. Press

firmly to ensure a solid connection is made.

3) Grasp the swivel and hand tighten the black collar from the cable (until it is snug) to

secure the connection (Figure S6A).

4) Insert the blue plug from the short cable (from cleaner to swivel, 8’) into the small

end of the swivel (A) as shown in Figure S5, ensuring the gasket is in the swivel

connection and the pins are aligned. Press firmly to ensure a solid connection is made.

5) Grasp the swivel and hand tighten the black collar from the cable (until it is snug) to

secure the connection (Figure S6B).

INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE S4

GASKET

KEY

FIGURE S5

A8’ 40’/50’

B

Congratulations on your purchase of the most technologically advanced automatic pool vacuum

available today. Your SmartPool cleaner is easy to use and will make maintaining your pool

affordable and effortless. Following these simple directions will insure that the cleaner will

quickly and efficiently clean your pool today and for many years to come.

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FIGURE E1

FIGURE S6A

HOLD

FIGURE S6B

FIGURE E3

FIGURE E2

6) Confirm that the all connections to the swivel are tightened properly prior to placing

the cleaner into the pool.

Installing an Extension Cord

NOTE: This section is only necessary for pools with depths greater than 8’.

NOTE: Ensure the gasket inside the swivel is still secured in place after the plug is removed

from the swivel.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any tools for the following steps. All connections should be

hand tightened.

IMPORTANT: Check all connections are firmly in place prior to using the cleaner. The

cleaner is now ready to use as per the normal operation instructions.

1) Remove the entire cleaner from the pool.

2) Dry all connections and the Floating Swivel.

3) Disconnect the short cable from the swivel by loosening the black collar and gently

pulling on the plug (Figure E1).

5) Secure the connection by rotating the black collar in a clockwise direction until it is

hand tight.

6) Insert the Extension Cord Union on the end of the Extension Cord and secure it by

hand tightening the black collar on the end of the cable (Figure E3).

NOTE: The Extension Cord Union has two distinctly different sockets to prevent an incorrect

connection.

7) Insert the blue plug on the 8’ cable into the other end of the union and hand tighten

the black collar, ensuring the gasket is in place prior to making the connection

(Figure E3).

4) Insert the blue plug of the Extension Cord into the open end of the swivel ensuring

that the gasket is firmly in place prior to making the connection (Figure E2).

EXTENSION

CORD

EXTENSION CORDEXTENSION CORD UNION8’CABLE

HOLD

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DO NOT RUN THE CLEANER OUT OF THE WATER.

OPERATING THE CLEANER OUT OF THE WATER WILL DAMAGE THE MOTORS AND VOID THE WARRANTY

IMPORTANT NOTE: During normal operation, the cleaner will appear to shut off for a few seconds. This is normal and part of the pool cleaning program. The unit has multiple

ways of cleaning the walls. It may climb to the top, scrub, then make a turn and drive back down the wall to the bottom of the pool. It may also climb to the top, shut down for a

few seconds, remove itself from the wall, turn its pump motor on again, pushing itself down to the bottom of the pool away from the wall. It could also climb the wall, scrub the

waterline, turn its pump motor off, and float away from the wall down to the bottom. All of these variations have been programmed into the cleaner and are designed to most

quickly and efficiently clean your entire pool. This unit has been designed to clean all areas of your pool. It will climb the walls, and occasionally break the surface. In the process of

climbing the wall it may stay on the surface and continue to operate from several seconds to a few minutes. This is normal operation procedure and the cleaner will eventually make its

way to the bottom to continue its cleaning. Since most of the dirt is concentrated on the floor of the pool, the cleaner will spend the majority of its time on the floor.

• Place the cleaner into the pool and if needed rock the cleaner side to side to release any trapped air. The cleaner will sink to

the bottom of the pool.

• ONE HOUR OPERATION:

Press the One Hour switch as shown in Fig PS1. The robot will automatically begin its cleaning

program and a yellow LED will light on the power supply.

• 3 HOUR OPERATION:

Press the 3 hour Mode switch on the power supply as shown in Fig PS1. The Robot will automatically

begin its cleaning program and a red LED will light on the power supply.

• If a second cleaning is required or the unit is accidentally shut off, you should wait one minute before switching the unit on again.

FIGURE. C1

INSTALLATION

• Walk the cleaner to the furthest point of the pool (as in Figure C1).

• Add 6’/2m of cord to the pool for additional coverage.

• Coil up the remaining cable and secure it so that excess cable will not be pulled into the pool (the Velcro strap originally attached to the cable can be used).

• Be sure to only plug the power supply into a GFCI (ground fault current interrupter) or ELI (earth leak interrupter) protected electrical outlet.

• Look at the power supply and check that the power supply switch is in the off position.

• Plug the power supply into the GFCI or ELI protected outlet.

• Plug in the connector from the cleaner into the socket. The connector is keyed so that it will only plug into the socket one way. Make sure that the plug is pushed all the way onto the socket. Slide the

connector lock (strain relief) onto the connector and turn the connector lock clockwise until it is snug.

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Fig. PS1

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FIGURE 1: Grasping Handle

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 2: Lift from Pool by Handle

REMOVING THE CLEANER FROM THE POOL

CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETS

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• Slowly pull the floating cord to get the cleaner to the pool surface and near

the edge of the pool. DO NOT PULL THE CLEANER OUT OF THE POOL BY

THE CORD OR THE SWIVEL.

• Reach down and grasp the handle of the cleaner and remove it from the

pool as shown in Figures 1 and 2 .

• Place the cleaner on a flat surface in the upright position

• Press the front, red latches/buttons IN at the same time, the top shell will pop open

(Figure 3).

• Lift the top shell until an audible click is heard, this keeps the top shell locked in the UP

position (Figure 4).

• Remove the baskets from the inside of the cleaner (Figure 5).

• Apply slight pressure to the top locking clip of the filter basket and remove the basket

lid (Figures 6 and 7).

• Empty the debris from the basket into a waste bin and rinse the basket with a hose.

• Reinstall the basket lid and seat the baskets back into the inside of the cleaner, the

baskets are interchangeable (Figure 8).

• Close the top shell of the cleaner (an audible click will be heard when closing) and

ensure the front, red latches/buttons lock securely (Figure 9) shown below.

Please follow the below procedures to ensure maximum cleaner performance and overall

component condition.

Water Chemistry

The following ranges are the recommended water levels to maintain a

properly balanced pool.

PH Level: 7.2 – 7.8

Total Alkalinity: 80 – 150ppm

Calcium Hardness: 150 – 300ppm

NOTE: Properly balanced water is a guideline for preserving warranty coverage.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 4

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The unit should be stored in an area that will afford some protection from the elements to

insure that it retains its finish

. DO NOT STORE NEAR OPEN CHEMICALS

CABLE MAINTENANCE

UNCOILING THE CABLE

• Unplug the cable from the power supply.

• Hold the cord close to the cleaner.

• Make a roughly two foot loop with the cord.

• When making loop, roll the cable slightly in a counter clockwise manner to maintain form.

DO NOT WRAP THE CORD TIGHTLY AROUND OBJECTS.

STORAGE

WINTER

SUMMER

If temperatures will regularly be below 45 degrees Fahrenheit or 5 degrees Celsius, the

cleaner and power supply should be stored indoors.

In the event that the cable does coil on itself, it can easily be straightened by following the below

instructions.

• Turn the power supply to the off position

• Remove the cleaner from the pool and place it on the far end of the pool deck/yard

(away from the power supply)

• Unscrew the blue cable from the power supply

• Hold the black collar at the plug end and gently lift the cable off the ground

• Gently pull on the cable to straighten

• The swivel will rotate as tension is applied, eliminating the coils in the cable

• Return to normal cleaner use

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 9

STORING THE CABLE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ERROR REASON(S) SUGGESTION(S)

PUMP AND DRIVE

MOTORS NOT

OPERATING

AC OUTLET/GFI CHECK AC OUTLET/RESET THE GFI OR TRY ANOTHER OUTLET

POWER SUPPLY RESET

TURN THE POWER SUPPLY OFF AND UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY FROM THE AC OUTLET. WAIT 30 SECONDS AND TURN

POWER SUPPLY ON.

EXTENSION CORD TRY PLUGGING THE POWER SUPPLY DIRECTLY INTO AN OUTLET

LOOSE SWIVEL CONNECTION ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS TO/FROM THE SWIVEL ARE SECURE.

NOT MOVING

BRUSHES WORN CHECK BRUSHES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY

DEBRIS CAUGHT IN WHEELS/BRUSHES/IMPELLER CHECK FOR DEBRIS AND CLEAN WITH A GARDEN HOSE/MAY HAVE TO REMOVE IMPELLER CAP (1 SCREW)

CLEANER CAUGHT ON OBSTRUCTION IN POOL TURN THE CLEANER OFF AND GENTLY PULL ON THE CORD TO REMOVE IT FROM OBSTRUCTION

NO SUCTION

FILTER FULL CLEAN THE FILTER THROUGHLY WITH A GARDEN HOSE

DEBRIS IN FAN/IMPELLER CHECK FOR DEBRIS AND CLEAN WITH A GARDEN HOSE/MAY HAVE TO REMOVE IMPELLER CAP (1 SCREW)

STARTS AND STOPS

FILTER FULL CLEAN THE FILTER THROUGHLY WITH A GARDEN HOSE

DEBRIS CAUGHT IN WHEELS/BRUSHES/IMPELLER CHECK FOR DEBRIS AND CLEAN WITH A GARDEN HOSE/MAY HAVE TO REMOVE IMPELLER CAP (1 SCREW)

BRUSHES WORN CHECK THE BRUSHES AND RING (IF APPLICABLE) FOR WEAR/HOLES WHICH WILL INHIBIT THE CLEANER'S PERFORMANCE

CAUGHT ON SOMETHING IN POOL TURN THE CLEANER OFF AND GENTLY PULL ON THE CORD TO REMOVE IT FROM OBSTRUCTION

LOOSE SWIVEL CONNECTION ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS TO/FROM THE SWIVEL ARE SECURE.

BACK &

FORTH/DOING

WHEELIES OR

SPINNING IN CIRCLES

DEBRIS CAUGHT IN WHEELS/BRUSHES/IMPELLER CHECK FOR DEBRIS AND CLEAN WITH A GARDEN HOSE/MAY HAVE TO REMOVE IMPELLER CAP (1 SCREW)

CLEANER CAUGHT ON OBSTRUCTION IN POOL TURN THE CLEANER OFF AND GENTLY PULL ON THE CORD TO REMOVE IT FROM OBSTRUCTION

NOT CLIMBING

DEBRIS CAUGHT IN WHEELS/BRUSHES/IMPELLER CHECK FOR DEBRIS AND CLEAN WITH A GARDEN HOSE/MAY HAVE TO REMOVE IMPELLER CAP (1 SCREW)

FILTER FULL CLEAN THE FILTER THROUGHLY WITH A GARDEN HOSE

BRUSHES WORN CHECK THE BRUSHES AND RING (IF APPLICABLE) FOR WEAR. REPLACE IF NECESSARY

POOL CHEMISTRY (ALGAE GROWTH) HAVE THE WATER CHEMISTRY CHECKED BY A POOL PROFESSIONAL AND/OR BRUSH THE POOL WALLS

CORD TANGLING

FLOATING CORD NOT BEING UNPLUGGED FROM

POWER SUPPLY REGULARLY

MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS BEING UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY AFTER EVERY 1-2 CYCLES TO RELEASE THE

TENSION THAT BUILDS DURING A CYCLE

EXCESS CORD IN POOL ONLY USE THE NECESSARY AMOUNT OF CABLE TO COVER THE POOL EFFICIENTLY

CORD NOT BEING UNWOUND BEFORE USE

MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS STRAIGHTENED OUT BEFORE THE CYCLE IS STARTED/WALK THE CLEANER THE LENGTH OF THE

POOL TO STRAIGHTENED CORD

CORD BEING WRAPPED/STORED INCORRECTLY

WHEN WRAPPING THE CABLE, MAKE LARGE LOOPS AND START AT THE CLEANER END SO THE FREE, PLUG END CAN

UNWIND ANY RESIDUAL TENSION

UNIT FLOATING

AIR TRAPPED ROCK THE CLEANER BACK AND FORTH UNDER WATER TO RELEASE ANY TRAPPED AIR

CLEANER CLIMBING TOO HIGH REGULARLY

A WEIGHT CAN BE ADDED TO THE CLEANER TO PREVENT IT FROM CLIMBING TOO HIGH AND TO ASSIST IN THE DECENT

BACK TO THE FLOOR

D.E. PRESENT IN FILTER IF THERE IS D.E. IN THE POOL, IT COULD CLOG THE FILTER. CLEAN THE FILTER THOROUGHLY

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L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y

This product has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully

specified engineering requirements. It is warranted to be free from defects in materials

and workmanship under normal use and service, subject to qualifications, conditions and

limitations as described below.

SmartPool 4 Year Limited Warranty:

1st Year: 100% coverage on manufacturer defects.

2nd Year: 100% coverage on manufacturer defects.

3rd Year: 50% coverage on pump and drive motors.

4th Year: 25% coverage on pump and drive motors.

Owners will be charged 50% of the current MSRP for motors found to be defective within

the third year of ownership and 75% of the current MSRP for motors found to be defective

in the 4th year. The purchaser is also responsible for labor charges associated with the

repair of the product and applicable freight costs.

This warranty covers only normal and reasonable use. Damage, defects, malfunctions or

other failures arising from its use without the original transformer or any use which does not

comply with the instructions in the Operator’s Manual, including the failure of the purchaser

to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, shall invalidate this warranty.

Damage, defects, malfunctions or other failures caused by or related to repairs performed

by any servicer other then an authorized service representative of SMARTPOOL shall not

be covered. Use of this cleaner in a commercial setting will void the warranty

The warranty obligations of SMARTPOOL shall be limited to repair or replacement of the

product or of any defective component, at the option of SMARTPOOL. Such repair or

replacement may include the use of refurbished components and/or units at the option of

SMARTPOOL. SMARTPOOL shall not be liable or responsible under any circumstances

or in any amount for any consequential or incidental damages, or for any injury or

damages to persons or property using or used in connection with the product, or for loss

of profits or other costs or expenses of any kind of character.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, OR OTHER, MADE BY SMARTPOOL OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY

SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. NO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION IS

AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR INCUR ANY OBLIGATIONS IN

THE NAME OF OR ON BEHALF OF SMARTPOOL, EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN. THE

REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD TO BE

THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER, AND THIS

WARRANTY

CONTAINS THE FULL AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

SMARTPOOL AND THE PURCHASER. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH

THE ONLY OBLIGATIONS OF SMARTPOOL WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT,

AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION

ON THE FACE HEREOF.

To obtain warranty service, contact the shop where you purchased your cleaner. After

receiving an approval from the shop, return the cleaner, adequately packed, to the location

specified by the shop. Attach to the cleaner a copy of the invoice including date of

purchase, serial number and description of the problem.

CAUTION:

Some vinyl liners are more susceptible to surface wear or pattern removal than others,

caused by objects, such as brushes, floats, toys, chlorine dispensers, and automatic pool

cleaners, coming into contact with the vinyl surface. Such patterns can be severely

scratched or abraded merely by rubbing the surface with a brush. Pattern ink can also

rub off when it comes into contact with objects in the pool. SmartPool is not responsible

for, nor does this limited warranty cover, pattern removal, abrasion, markings on or

damage of any kind to vinyl liners.

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